Swine Flu Information

The Liberty County Office of Emergency Management continues to monitor the Swine Flu threat. Our office is working with  local health officials as well as state health officials to stay on top of this situation and we will report any important findings as they develop.  We are also in daily contact with the  Department of State Health Services and the Governor's Division of Emergency Management.
 
There have been no laboratory  confirmed cases of the Swine Flu so far in Liberty County.  Those with questions concerning the Swine Flu can find additional information by going to the following link: Texas Department of State Health Services - Swine Flu
 
The Liberty County Office of Emergency Management would like to pass on a few tips regarding the  H1N1 Flu.   Additional information can be found at the following website: Center for Disease Control

What You Can Do to Stay Healthy

  • Stay informed.  
  • Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
  • Take everyday actions to stay healthy.
    • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
    • Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
    • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
    • Stay home if you get sick. CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
  • Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.
  • Develop a family emergency plan as a precaution. This should include storing a supply of food, medicines,  alcohol-based hand rubs and other essential supplies.
  • Call 1-800-CDC-INFO for more information.
There is no need to panic. Just  continue to practice good hygiene and if you have any questions regarding rumors that you may hear, please feel free to call the Liberty County Office of Emergency Management at 936-334-3219 and we will do our best to either verify or discount the details of what you are hearing.